Philippe Clement claims “all of Europe” has been speaking in regards to the controversial non-penalty resolution on the League Cup last, whereas Brendan Rodgers believes there’s “at all times a story” after a Celtic vs Rangers sport.
The Scottish FA’s head of referees Willie Collum admitted on Thursday that the Gentle Blues have been denied a authentic spot-kick in opposition to Celtic at Hampden Park and described VAR Alan Muir and his assistant Frank Connor’s position within the resolution as “actually poor” and “unacceptable”.
With Sunday’s match degree at 3-3 in extra-time, referee John Beaton blew for a foul simply exterior the Hoops’ field when Celtic defender Liam Scales tackled Gers winger Vaclav Cerny.
Regardless of tv replays – and a VAR assessment – displaying the infringement was inside the realm, the on-field resolution was not modified and, after the free-kick got here to nothing, Celtic went on to win 5-4 on penalties.
Rangers boss Clement spoke in regards to the second that “will keep behind our heads for the remainder of our lives” as he regarded to maneuver on to league enterprise.
The Belgian stated: “It is exhausting since you really feel after the sport that the principles of the sport are usually not adopted.
“Lots of occasions there is a gray space in decision-making. This time there was completely no gray space, that is very clear for everyone.
“And there is no person on this planet who has one other view on that.
“It has been good that there was transparency from Willie Collum, and openness and honesty about what occurred and about his concepts in regards to the state of affairs. He was actually clear about that.
“It would not assist the consequence ultimately, as a result of it is a game-decisive second, however we respect the honesty and all people within the membership hopes that Willie will not be alone in his battle to get requirements higher, however that everyone on the high of the SFA even have the identical ambition to make issues higher. This stuff can not occur, as a result of it isn’t just for Rangers shedding a sport like that, however it’s additionally a very dangerous commercial for Scottish soccer.
“And all of Europe has been speaking about what occurred on this last and that is a pity, as a result of it was two good groups taking part in an excellent sport of soccer with the whole lot that each fan needs in a sport, with the standard, the depth, relentlessness, with the whole lot.
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